Smyrna High School AFJROTC DE-942

Table of Contents (Links)

Welcome to DE-942

DE-942 Welcome Packet (Forms to Complete & Return)

District Updates

About the Teachers:
- SMSgt (Ret) Dale Fogle
- MSgt (Ret) Mark Kroll
About the Class:
- Mission. “Develop citizens of character.”
- Goal. The goal of the program is to instill in high school students the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.
- Objectives.
  - Develop an appreciation for the basic elements and requirements for national security
  - Respect and understand the need for constituted authority in a democratic society
  - Develop a sense of patriotism and an understanding of citizen’s personal obligation to contribute toward national security
  - Acquire a broad based knowledge of the aerospace age and fundamental aerospace doctrine
  - Instill an interest in completing high school and pursuing higher educational goals
  - Develop an interest in the Air Force as a possible career
  - NOTE: JROTC programs are citizenship programs. They are NOT military recruiting programs and there is never any obligation to join the military.
How to Contact:
- SMSgt (Ret) Dale Fogle: dale.fogle@smyrna.k12.de.us
- MSgt (Ret) Mark Kroll: mark.kroll@smyrna.k12.de.us
- (302) 653-8581 x3060

Weekly Schedule & Uniform Note

Tuesday, March 10: Uniform Wear (ODD Day)
Wednesday, March 11: Uniform Wear (EVEN Day)
Thursday, March 12: PT Day (EVEN Day)
Friday, March 13: No School (Teacher In-Service Day); CG members to attend SSD CTE advisory board at 8 am.
Saturday, March 14:
Marksmanship Invitational: Held at FSMA; relays begin at 0900. Specific details will be sent directly to participating cadets.
I Love Smyrna School District Day: We need volunteers to man our recruiting table.
Sunday, March 15: St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Cadets are needed to march. Formation begins at 1:00 PM at St. Polycarp Church.

Key Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

Military Ball
- Date/Time: Friday, April 17 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Location: Modern Maturity Center, Dover
- Cost: $45 per person (Includes entry and dinner). Cash or check payable to "Smyrna High School."
- Attire: Semi-Formal Blues for cadets; optional Formal Dress for females.
- Note: Cadets may bring one guest. We are currently interviewing 12 candidates for the Emcee positions; candidates will be asked to read a short script for the instructors.
Washington D.C. Field Trip
- Date: Monday, April 20
- Deadline: Permission slips must be completed and returned by Monday, March 30.

Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently looking for cadets to step up for the following roles:
- Bataan Memorial March (May 2–3): POCs (Points of Contact) needed to lead this event.
Warrior Day: Cadets Hutton and Traskus are the lead POCs and need a logistics team. Interested cadets should contact them directly.
Movie Night (March 20): Please check the Google Interest Form to sign up.

Inspection Preparation

As we prepare for the Air Force Inspection, we will hold specialized practices this week:
- Tuesday/Thursday: Practice for cadets briefing the inspector.
- Wednesday/Friday: Drill practice (30-command sequence).

Curriculum Overview

AS1: Famous Aviator group briefings and Google Classroom worksheet.
AS2: Starting Band of Brothers Ep. 3. Note-takers for Ep. 1 & 2 are due.
AS3: Career Path Briefings, Career Planning (Ch. 3), and Selecting a College (Ch. 4).
AS4: Decision Making assignment (Ch. 4, Lesson 1) is due Monday, March 16.